Hundreds rally in Brooklyn for second night of police brutality protest

Hundreds gathered in Brooklyn's East Flatbush neighborhood Tuesday for a second night of protest over the death of 16-year-old Kimani Gray, who was shot to death by police days before.

Columns of police, including officers on horseback, accompanied
the march.

The demonstration follows a Monday
night candlelit vigil that saw hundreds gather in East Flatbush
in memory of Gray, who died after being shot eleven times by
undercover agents. Some witness accounts differ with police reports
claiming that Gray was brandishing a weapon before being shot.

Police presence was heavy at the rally, which was organized in
part by the New Black Panther Party. "To you police officers who
took an oath to uphold the shield - if you see something, say
something," said an unnamed Panther speaker at the rally,
referencing the NYPD's tipline slogan. Speakers called on officers
to report corruption and misconduct.

Local public figures in addition to the Black Panther activists
were in attendance, including New York City Councilman Charles
Barron, who is known in New York for his work advocating for
Brooklyn's poor and African-American communities.

"The real criminal is Mayor Bloomberg," Barron told
people gathered at the rally, drawing attention to the poverty of
East Flatbush and neighborhoods like it.

Speaking of the city's elites, namely Mayor Michael Bloomberg,
Barron said, "They don't have to come out here - they send the
police!Next time," Barron added,"let's go to his
house!"

According to attendees' posts on Twitter, police obstructed
participants from leaving once the rally had peacefully come to a
close.

Following the shooting Gray was rushed to a hospital, where he
was declared dead on arrival. Police said there is no evidence that
the officers - who have not been identified - acted
inappropriately, though they have been placed on administrative
leave.

Police also said Gray had an arrest record, including charges
for theft and inciting a riot.